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PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad Q3 2025 earnings summary

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Q3 2025 earnings summary21 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Earnings improved in 3Q 2025 quarter-on-quarter due to better plant operations and reduced foreign exchange losses, but revenue and EBITDA declined year-over-year due to lower product prices, weaker spreads, and a stronger Ringgit.

  • Revenue for Q3 2025 was RM6,787 million, up from RM6,437 million in 2Q 2025, but down 15% year-over-year.

  • EBITDA for Q3 2025 was RM497 million, up from RM395 million quarter-on-quarter, but down 10% year-over-year.

  • Loss after tax narrowed to RM291 million from RM1,047 million in the previous quarter, and improved from RM762 million in Q3 2024.

  • For the nine months ended 30 September 2025, revenue was RM20.9 billion, with a loss after tax of RM1.3 billion versus a profit of RM750 million in the prior period.

Financial highlights

  • Gross profit for Q3 2025 was RM680 million, down from RM1,281 million in Q3 2024.

  • Basic loss per share for Q3 2025 was 4 sen, compared to a loss of 10 sen in Q3 2024.

  • Cash balance at end-September 2025 was RM9,689 million, with significant outflows for PPE purchases and dividend payments.

  • Net cash generated from operating activities for the nine months was RM2.1 billion, a 31% decrease year-over-year.

  • Total assets declined to RM58,966 million, mainly due to USD weakening and asset impairments.

Outlook and guidance

  • O&D segment expected to remain under pressure from oversupply and weak demand, with price pressure likely to persist into 1Q 2026.

  • Fertiliser prices are anticipated to remain firm, while methanol prices are expected to be supported by tight supply.

  • Specialties market faces continued margin pressure amid subdued global demand and competition from China.

  • Building and construction activity remains weak, while consumer goods demand is steady but cautious.

Impact of Perstorp impairment on 2025 loss?
Specialties segment outlook given market headwinds?
Implications of PCD extension for secured loan?
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PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad is the chemical arm of PETRONAS and a leading integrated chemicals producer in Southeast Asia. The company operates through a diverse portfolio that includes the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of a wide range of petrochemicals. Key product categories include olefins, glycols, polymers, methanol, ammonia, and specialty chemicals. These products are essential for various industries, serving as building blocks for the production of goods ranging from plastics to fertilizers and synthetic materials. PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and its shares are listed on the Bursa Malaysia.

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